Therapeutic Jurisprudence
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When the Law Learns to Listen: Rethinking Justice Through Healing, Not Punishment
There’s something about the sound of a courtroom that sticks with you. The shuffle of papers, the sharp word “My Lord,” the heavy wooden doors that seem to decide who speaks and who waits. For many, stepping inside isn’t empowering; it’s frightening. The law, in its grandeur, can feel cold, distant, and even alienating. But…
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Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Healing-Centered Jurisprudence
Abstract This article traces the origins and development of therapeutic jurisprudence and healing-centred jurisprudence, two movements that have transformed the face of law by proposing a move from penal to restorative and rehabilitative paradigms of justice. Therapeutic jurisprudence, pioneered by David Wexler in 1987, focuses on the psychology of law processes and draws attention to…